Piano Care

CARING FOR YOUR PIANO
Where to Place Your Piano -

Because of the damaging effects of hot dry air, try to place your piano away from radiators, heat ducts, or any source of hot dry air. Avoid placing it near a window, outside door, or any source of moist air. Often, the best way to avoid all of the above is to place your piano against or near an interior wall. With upright pianos, allow an inch or so of space between the piano and the wall, as the wall will reflect the tone emitting from the back of the piano and act as a secondary sounding board.

Care of the Finish -

If the outside case is a wood grain, you can clean it with a soft cloth (cotton or cheese cloth works well) slightly dampened with furniture polish. If you have a high gloss ebony or ivory finish, put 2 parts Glass cleaner with no ammonia to 10 parts water in a bottle and shake it. Then spray your cloth lightly and wipe the finish. Always spray your cloth; never spray your piano directly. Also Keep moister away from keys at all times. For satin finishes there is a special formula that can be purchased at Turners for $29.99.

Keeping the Interior Clean -

The interior of your piano should be dusted periodically. You can use one of the smaller hose attachments on your vacuum cleaner to pick up much of the dust. If any children’s toys, coins, or other foreign objects should find themselves inside your piano, don’t try to remove them (unless it can be done easily). Call Turner’s Keyboards at (706) 736-4479, for a qualified tuner-technician to remove the object.

Tuning Your Piano -

It takes time for a new piano to “settle in” and adjust to the individual climatic conditions in your home. Correct tuning and servicing is particularly important during the first year. A piano should be tuned twice a year. You’ll find that as your piano mellows, it will actually improve in performance, as long as it is tuned properly and at regular intervals.

To schedule a tuning contact :
Samantha Ochoa at 706-736-4479